There is no better feeling than knowing that you are protecting your family around the clock. From safeguarding your home to ensuring you have the safest garage door opener on the market, having the comfort of knowing that your family is secure is of the utmost importance.

Though sometimes, you need a little bit of help from smart and connected devices.

With connected devices, you can gain greater insight than ever into the status of your home and your outdoors. That’s why we’ve compiled our tips on how to protect your family using smart tech.

Invest in a home monitoring camera.

Do you know if everything in your home is safe and sound? What about outside your home when you’re waiting for a package delivery? The Nest Cam Security Camera is prepared to protect your family, even if you’re away. You can monitor the indoors or outdoors, and even get alerts on your phone when there are motion and sound alerts.

What Users Are Saying…

With over 2000 customer reviews on Amazon, users are passionate about this device. Many users monitor their families while they’re out of the home, and some even monitor their pets. Now that’s safe and secure.

Why We Chose It…

We love the connectivity of this device, but most of all, we love the safety the device provides. With cloud storage, the Nest Cam can safely and securely store your Video History in the cloud, meaning that you can access it any time; so if something should happen to your home, you can look back on the cloud and discover more.

Have total control over your door locks.

August Smart Lock is safer than a key – and yes, you read that correctly. With encrypted technology, the August Smart lock is powered by four AA batteries so it’s always on. It also responds to you; it knows when you’re near the door, so it automatically opens the lock. There is no need to retrieve your keys.

What Users Are Saying…

Many users say that this product is easy to install and offers smooth, effortless locking – just what we like to hear. Users on Amazon love how reliable it is.

Why We Chose It…

If you’re worried about the safety of your home, physical keys can be a nightmare. The idea of losing them is simply unfathomable. You could forget your keys at a bar, or – heaven forbid – have your car broken into, only to find that your personal items have been stolen. With the August Smart Lock, you’ll never have to worry about that again.

Be energy aware of your home.

Neurio monitors power use, breaks down activity by device, and can inform you when something important happens – for example, if you leave your oven on. It provides a real-time view on where and when your home’s electricity is being used so you can understand and make adjustments accordingly.

What Users Are Saying…

It’s five stars across the board for this device. Many users say this is an outstanding device that lets them lower their energy bills. That’s a huge win in our books.

Why We Chose It…

We love that the Neurio can send you smart energy saving tips that point out things you can do to save energy so you can control and optimize your home.

Have a connected home alarm that you can trust.

iSmartAlarm offers a wonderfully comprehensive and intelligent home security for do-it-yourself-minded users. It’s designed to monitor various areas of your home, like when a door or window is opened, or if movement is detected in a specific area. All sensors on this device are designed to be easy to install.

What Users Are Saying…

Smart and practical are the words that Amazon users are using. Reviews on Amazon say that this device is a hit, with no monthly or hidden fees that they needed to be concerned about.

Why We Chose It…

We love how easy it is to control and use this device. The control for the iSmartAlarm system is your mobile device through a dedicated mobile app. You receive push notifications and email when the security system detects a break-in or unusual activity, and it allows you to view your home’s status and safety with an optional camera. That’s the ultimate form of safety.

Know that your garage is the easiest way in – so protect it.

Have you ever been sitting in your car, well on your way to work, only to wonder if you closed your garage door? It’s happened to all of us, so the Chamberlain MyQ-Garage has set out to fix that. This product is one of the most affordable smart garage-door openers available on the market, and is also one of the easiest to install. It allows you to open and close your garage door from anywhere, and also lets you set custom alerts and monitor the open/closed status of your garage door. That means your home is protected around-the-clock with your smartphone.

What Users Are Saying…

Amazon users say this device is solid, and it can only get better. Many users say that it’s “super cool” and has made their lives easier.

Why We Chose It…

Your garage door is one of the easiest ways to get into your home, so it’s important to keep it protected. With MyQ-Garage, you’ll receive alerts any time your garage door opens. When your kids come home from school or other family members have arrived, you’ll receive alerts through your smartphone. And the best part? It’ll also let you know if you forgot to close the door when you left home.

Make it look like you’re home (even when you’re not).

It’s important to make it look like you’re home – even when you’re not. That’s why this product (doubling as a surge protector) can turn the power on and off automatically according to a schedule, or even remotely through the iPhone app.

What Users Are Saying…

Amazon users love that this device saves in energy consumption and can schedule your lights and devices while you’re away. With an accompanying smart phone app, you can have complete control of your home – even when you’re away.

Why We Chose It…

We love that this device also doubles as surge protector. It has seven outlets (two “always on” and five that are able to be scheduled), plus two USB charging ports. It’s basically an all-in-one solution.

Always know who’s at the door.

You should always know who’s at the door, so why not let a WiFi enabled door bell do the learning for you? The Ring Video Doorbell lets you answer your door from anywhere using your smartphone, but it also features an HD camera with night vision so you’ll always know who’s at the front door.

What users are saying…

Amazon users love how quick and easy it is to install this product. Not only does it look and work great, it can be set-up in just minutes..

Why We Chose It…

The best part of this product, of course, is the smartphone connectivity. You can see and speak with visitors from anywhere using your phone. You can even access recorded footage at any time, from anywhere.

From home monitoring cameras to being energy aware of your home, smart products can give you greater insight than ever into the status and security of your home. Even better? 81% of current smart-home device owners say they would be more willing to buy a home with connected tech in place than a home that did not have connected tech available. Even more impressive? 47% of millennials own smart home products, and smart home tech usage is only going to increase over time

Whether you invest in the August Smart Lock or the iSmart Alarm, the MyQ-Garage or the Neurio, smart home products will make your home safer and more secure than ever.

Are you planning on making your home more secure and connected in 2016?

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